GMC Terrain: Dinghy Towing

Front-wheel&-drive and all-wheel-drive vehicles may be dinghy towed from the
front. These vehicles can also be towed by placing them on a platform trailer with
all four wheels off of the ground. For other towing options, see “Dolly Towing”
following in this section.

For vehicles being dinghy towed, the vehicle should be run at the beginning of
each day and at each RV fuel stop for about five minutes. This will ensure proper
lubrication of transmission components.

To tow the vehicle from the front with all four wheels on the ground:

1. Position the vehicle that will be towed and secure it to the towing vehicle.
2. Turn the ignition key to ON/RUN.
3. Shift the transmission to N (Neutral).
4. Turn the ignition key to ACC/ ACCESSORY.
5. Turn all accessories off.

6. To prevent the battery from draining while the vehicle is being towed, remove
fuse 32, the Discrete Logic Ignition Switch fuse, from the instrument panel fuse
block and store it in a safe location. See Instrument Panel Fuse Block on page 10‑42.

Notice: If the vehicle is towed without performing each of the steps listed under
“Dinghy Towing,” the automatic transmission could be damaged. Be sure to follow
all steps of the dinghy towing procedure prior to and after towing the vehicle.

Notice: If 105 km/h (65 mph) is exceeded while towing the vehicle, it could be
damaged. Never exceed 105 km/h (65 mph) while towing the vehicle.

Once the destination has been reached:

1. Set the parking brake.
2. Shift the transmission to P (Park).
3. Turn the ignition key to LOCK/OFF.
4. Install fuse 32, the Discrete Logic Ignition Switch fuse. See Instrument Panel
Fuse Block on page 10‑42.
5. Start the engine and let it idle for more than three minutes before driving the
vehicle.

Notice: Too much or too little fluid can damage the transmission. Be sure that
the transmission fluid is at the proper level before towing with all four wheels
on the ground.

Notice: Do not tow a vehicle with the front drive wheels on the ground if one
of the front tires is a compact spare tire. Towing with two different tire sizes
on the front of the vehicle can cause severe damage to the transmission.

All-wheel&-drive vehicles should not be towed with two wheels on the ground.
To properly tow these vehicles, they should be placed on a platform trailer with
all four wheels off of the ground ...

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Seat belt checks
Note: If the vehicle is parked on an incline, the seat belt mechanism may lock.
This is not a fault and the belt should be gently eased out from the upper anchorage.
The seat belts should be inspected regularly to check for fraying, cuts, wear
to the webbing and the condition and security of th ...

Reclining Seatbacks
Manual Reclining Seatbacks
To recline a manual seatback:
1. Lift the lever.
2. Move the seatback to the desired position, and then release the lever to lock
the seatback in place.
3. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked.
To return the seatback to the upright position:
1. ...

Before You Go Off-Roading
There are some things to do before you go out.
For example, be sure to have all necessary
maintenance and service work done. Check to
make sure all underbody shields, if the vehicle has
them, are properly attached. Is there enough
fuel? Is the spare tire fully inflated? Are the fluid
levels ...